Madison, Indiana Historical Markers

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College developed 1854 from Eleutherian Institute, founded 1848. Thomas Craven and anti-slavery advocates in the area created and supported the institution for education of students of all races and genders. This structure, . . . — — Map (db m74046) HM

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Born in Louisville, Kentucky 1898; after father's death, moved with family to Madison. Graduated from Madison High School 1916. After voice training in Indianapolis and Chicago, began singing professionally. Won lead in road show of . . . — — Map (db m22056) HM

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The Tibbets provided assistance to fugitive slaves here in their home (now part of National Park Service, Network to Freedom); John piloted them to the next safe haven. Both were members of Neil’s Creek Anti-Slavery Society . . . — — Map (db m74045) HM

Walter Krueger, born in Prussia 1881,
raised in Madison, In
Attended Madison School System
Rose from a Private during the
Spanish-American War to Lt. General
Commanding the 6th Corps. of the Army in WW II.
Attended the Surrender . . . — — Map (db m22059) HM

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Born in Vermont 1804. Moved to Jefferson County 1834, where he owned land and had several manufacturing businesses. Active in Neil’s Creek Anti-Slavery Society and in forming Liberty Party for abolition of slavery. He and his . . . — — Map (db m74044) HM

With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
Dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a Pledge
of everlasting Fidelity and . . . — — Map (db m46219) HM

In Honor of A Native Son
Samuel Woodfill
Major, United States Army
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Born near Bryantsburg, Indiana
June 6, 1887
Died Vevay, Indiana
August 10, 1951
Buried in Arlington . . . — — Map (db m22062) HM